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Minutes for the City Council meeting on September 8, 1964
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Tuesday night, September 8, 1964, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Wilson, Bridger, Brickell, Stallings, Heern, Cook, Pardew, Mays, Ledbetter and Snow. Absent: Sammons and Griffin.
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THE QUESTION WHETHER IT WILL ISSUE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS TO THE EXTENT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING AND DEVELOPING INDUSTRY WITHIN OR NEAR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye. There being 9 ayes and no nays, the motion carried and the ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Wilson made the motion seconded by Mr. Cook that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. Roll was called and all members present voted aye. There being 9 ayes and no nays, the motion carried and the ordinance was read for the final time. Mr. Stallings then moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the ordinance be adopted. On calling the roll, all members present voted aye. There being 9 ayes and no nays, the Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Wilson seconding the motion that the emergency clause be adopted. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1102.
Mr. Mays offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO CONTRACT FOR SALE ACT 9 BONDS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE AFTER THE OCTOBER 13, 1964, ELECTION
Mr. Pardew made the motion seconded by Mr. Wilson that the resolution be adopted. Roll was called. All members present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1964:16.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the Carter’s Temple CME Church be granted permission to solicit funds for 30 days. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried.
The following ordinance was read for the second time:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 954 PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Mr. Mays offered the following ordinance for its first reading:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AN ALLEY BETWEEN CARSON STREET AND LUTTERLOH STREET
Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Brickell seconding the motion that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be placed on the second reading. Roll was called and all present voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Mays moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be placed on the third and final reading. On calling the roll, all present voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Brickell that the ordinance be adopted. Roll was called. All present voted aye and the motion carried. The ordinance was given the number 1103.
Mr. Brickell offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH CONDEMNATION ACTION ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST MAIN AND CLARK STREETS
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On calling the roll, all voted aye and the motion was carried. The resolution was given the number 1964:18.
Mr. Brickell offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH CONDEMNATION ACTION ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OAK AND CULBERHOUSE STREETS
Mr. Brickell moved with Mr. Cook seconding the motion that the resolution be adopted. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion carried. The resolution was given the number 1964:17.
Mr. Brickell made the motion seconded by Mr. Mays that the matter of the parking situation in front of Hancock Bakery be turned over to the Parking Committee.
Mr. Snow made the motion seconded by Mr. Brickell that the bills as okayed by the Finance Committee be paid.
Mr. Cook gave the Street Committee’s report and recommendation as to Madison Street extended. Mr. Mays then moved with Mr. Ledbetter seconding the motion that Council accept and approve this report which is as follows: The Mayor be authorized to hire the necessary engineering help and the street be cut and graveled to the engineer’s recommendation; the property owners to furnish curb, gutters and the surface; that this project be included in this year’s street program. On the roll call, all present voted aye and the motion was carried.
There being no further business, Council voted unanimously to adjourn.